Management of carotid and vertebral artery disease has undergone tremendous strides since the introduction of thin section CT angiography and neurointerventions. These minimally invasive techniques continue to evolve allowing great advantages for patients. In this book we will focus on both endovascular (minimally invasive) and open arterial reconstructions as both types of procedures are still very much part of routine practice in managing extracranial carotid and vertebral artery disease.

This text is designed to be a comprehensive and state-of-the art approach in managing straight forward to complex arterial reconstructions. Sections will focus on carotid/vertebral anatomy, physiology, diagnostic modalities. Subsequent chapters will focus on specific disease processes and their management with best medical therapy neurointerventions (carotid artery stenting) and open reconstructions like carotid endarterectomy and arterial reconstructions for vertebral artery disease.  In addition, management of extracranial carotid artery aneurysms, carotid body tumors and carotid trauma will be covered in detail.  Modern techniques in rehabilitation practice for  stroke patients will also be addressed. The authors will be recognized experts in their field, whether an acknowledged academic leader or a well respected community based surgeon.  

Each chapter dealing with clinical pathology will address patient selection, preoperative considerations, technical steps for operation and emphasis on avoiding complications. Management of common complications related to each procedure will be outlined in a step-wise fashion.  Pertinent case illustrations will be described in short at the end of the chapter. Figures and illustrations will help the reader in grasping the technique of a particular procedure.

Surgical Anatomy of Carotid and Vertebral Arteries

Physiology of the Cerebrovascular System
Pathology of the Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Arteries
History of Carotid Artery Surgery
History of Vertebral Artery Surgery
Non-Invasive Vascular Lab Testing for Carotids, Vertebrals, and Transcranial Doppler
Cerebrovascular Imaging (CT, MRI, CTA, MRA)
Carotid and Vertebral Arteriography
Medical Therapy for Carotid and Vertebral Artery Stenosis
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carotid Endarterectomy for High Plaque
Eversion Carotid Endarterectomy: Indications, Techniques, Pitfalls, and Complications
Natural History and Contemporary Management of Recurrent Carotid Stenosis
Carotid Interposition Grafting
Current Status of Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Stenting
Technical Aspects of Carotid Artery Stenting
Reconstruction for Occlusive Lesions of Aortic Arch Branches
Vertebral Artery Reconstruction
Fibromuscular Dysplasia, Carotid Kinks and other Rare Lesions
Cervical (Carotid and Vertebral) Artery Dissection
Carotid Body Tumors
Extracranial Carotid and Vertebral Artery Aneurysms
Extracranial Cerebrovascular Trauma
Stroke Rehabilitation.